In a rapidly changing world, certification is one area of uncertainty in the cosmetics industry.
The safety of cosmetic products is often on the minds of manufacturers, suppliers and regulators because consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of the cosmetic products they use. Numerous regional and international standards have been created over the years to enhance the quality and safety of cosmetic products throughout the supply chain.
ISO 22716 combines the benefits of a business management tool linking cosmetics quality and business processes with the ability to meet growing global legal and customer requirements for safe cosmetic products.
This certification demands that organisations define their processes and demonstrate consistent control over identified hazards, updating and improving systems to adapt to changes in processes. It provides real value to an organisation irrespective of its size and complexity, playing field for consumers and suppliers throughout the supply chain and worldwide.
What is ISO 22716?
ISO 22716 is the global reference for regulatory and supply chain compliance in the cosmetics industry. It has been incorporated into, referenced or endorsed by many cosmetics regulations across the world. An ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification audit assesses your manufacturing practices across cosmetic product production, control, storage and shipment.
What are the benefits of being certified to GMP cosmetics?
- Identify and control the human, technical and administrative factors that can affect product quality, thus reducing risk
- Essential quality assurance elements to be implemented and maintained, in a continuous improvement process
- GMP elements to be integrated with other standards, such as ISO 9001
- Demonstrate the adoption of essential GMP relating to cosmetic activities
How can SGS help?
We can help cosmetics manufacturers and brands ensure they are employing best practices. As a globally recognised leader in certifications, we help organisations in the cosmetic industry stand out from the crowd by supporting product quality assurance and control.
Our auditors know the characteristics of cosmetic products and can apply this to all critical steps during QMS assessment, from acceptation of raw materials to product distribution.
In addition, we provide a variety of courses to help operators in the cosmetics industry:
- ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetics - Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Introduction Training Course
- ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetics - Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Internal Auditor Training Course
For more information, download the brochure or contact us.
Additional industry-related resources:
- SafeGuardS – Weekly Regulatory Updates for Cosmetics Personal Care and Household products: SafeGuardS is our technical bulletin highlighting new product standards, regulations and test methods, written by SGS experts.
- Sign up to SGS DIGICOMPLY for Cosmetics and Hygiene: Understand the power of our platform and see how it will benefit your business with a free basic account.
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
